Greenie question

[xAnnaBannAx]

Is it possible to get a greenie on the underside of the nail plate?
The greenie is on a portion of nail on the free edge only where the natural nail has previously seperated from the nail bed if you see what I mean?

 

[xAnnaBannAx]

anyone? lol

 

[Purelynailz]

anyone? lol

Have you got a pic, so we can see ?
Haze xx

 

[Cathie!]

Yes, I believe it is possible but extremely rare xxx

http://www.salongeek.com/nail-geek/10463-psoriasis-greenie-under-nail.html

 

[angel fingers]

yes, it happens.

i know for sure coz i had it on my own finger.

i knocked my nail causing onycholisis, the moisture got in under the seperated section of the nail plate and a greeny moved in.

i treated it by dropping a little pure tea tree oil down the gap 2 times a day.
it kept it germ free and helped heal it until the separated area grew out.

 

[TIPTOP]

This also happend to a client of mine, she did the same treatment as angelfingers did and her nails grew out and no more greenies to be seen..touchwood lol I always ensure that I have a bottle of tea tree oil in for emergencies.
Sue x

 

[xAnnaBannAx]

Hi thanx for the replies...unfortunately I dont have a pic...its quite hard to see now anyway as I was able to cut most of it off!
Its on my own nail...some of my nails arent in a very good state....too much practising!...some are quite thin and a couple of my nails have some separation at the free edge...but I put a set on just before xmas then a few days ago noticed the dreaded greenie on one nail....I couldnt understand why because I was thorough with my prep and sanitation etc and I couldnt see any lifting or pockets in the enhancement.
But I soaked the nail off and the greenie is literally just on the section of nail that is separated near the free edge...i cant tell whether its on top or underneath but I feel convinced its underneath....thanx for the tea tree tip...I just wish I could get the nail to reattach its been like it for weeks now! x

 

[sknight]

Tea tree! Great tip I will get some I think

 

[angel fingers]

best way to get it to reattatch is to keep it short. this wil reduce the risk of catching it and levering it up off the bed whilst it is fragile and help it stay stable. use tea tree as advised to help it heal and massage in cuticle oil as often as possible to promote healthy new growth.

 

[VHunter]

YES, this can happen.

Several years ago, I fell going "up" the stairs. I put my hands out to catch my fall, and my thumb nail dragged on the carpeting of a riser and lifted all the way to the lunula.

I cut it as short as possible and kept a bandaid on most of the time to keep the rest from tearing off.

Shortly after, I had a greenie under my nail, in the area separated.
(because water gets in there, and you can't dry it out:irked
I went to the DR, and received both and oral and topical prescription.
Neither worked. Darn thing just kept growing, and the oral medication had nasty side effects and risks (Lamasil).

I purchased Melaleuca tea-tree oil, applied that so that it ran under the nail into the affected area. Did this 2 - 4 times daily.
Bingo!
Greenie fixed.

It took 6mths to a year for my thumbnail to grow back properly.

hth's